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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,595.37, 5,367.84 and 3,041.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,595.37, 5,367.84 and 3,041.94 is: 4,541.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,595.37 : 5,367.84 = 3,041.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,595.37/5,367.84 = 3,041.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,595.37x = 5,367.84 × 3,041.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,595.37x = 16,328,668.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,328,668.68/3,595.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,541.58

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